The younger brother of the Greek Freek will have an opportunity to prove he belongs on an NBA roster.

Avery Bradley, G, 6-2, 180, Texas, 28

After a strong finish to his last stint in Memphis, the defensive stalwart-turned-journeyman is trying to prove he can shoot well enough to stay on the court.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G, 6-5, 205, Georgia, 26

A once-promising scorer who has provided diminishing returns since arriving in L.A., Caldwell-Pope needs to become a 3-and-D contributor for a team that desperately needs spacing.

Alex Caruso, G, 6-5, 186, Texas A&M, 25

He finally got the NBA contract he wanted. But the do-it-all guard could get squeezed out of the rotation by veterans if he doesn’t impress early.

Quinn Cook, G, 6-2, 179, Duke, 26

Coming off two NBA Finals runs with the Warriors, Cook’s shooting prowess is needed. But he’s a question mark on the defensive end and hasn’t blossomed as a playmaker.

** DeMarcus Cousins, C, 6-11, 270, Kentucky, 29

His offseason injury will keep him off the court this season. While he’s close with Rajon Rondo, Anthony Davis and LeBron James, it’s likely he could be cut midseason if the Lakers need the roster spot.

Troy Daniels, G, 6-4, 205, VCU, 28

Not much more is expected from this journeyman than providing depth and shooting off the bench.

Anthony Davis, F, 6-10, 253, Kentucky, 26

Davis has been a do-it-all star for a long time. But this season will test whether he can handle the L.A. spotlight, lead a winning team and if he truly wants to re-sign next summer.

Jared Dudley, F, 6-7, 237, Boston College, 34

Former teammates laud Dudley’s locker-room presence and positive attitude. But the vet is adamant that he wants to contribute as a shooting threat and defensive strategist.

Danny Green, G, 6-6, 215, North Carolina, 32

A winner with almost any team he’s joined, Green is an invaluable piece at a position where the Lakers are thin. He can space and defend, but he won’t transcend his role, either.

Talen Horton-Tucker, G, 6-4, 233, Iowa State, 18

A foot injury has so far sidelined the only Laker born in the new millennium. He’ll have to shed a lot of offseason weight if he hopes to see the court this season.

Dwight Howard, C, 6-11, 265, SW Atlanta Christian, 33

It might be the last chance to win for this former star on his second stint with the Lakers. He’s on a tight leash, but so far Howard looks ready to play a supporting role on both ends.

LeBron James, F, 6-8, 250, St. Vincent-St Mary HS (Ohio), 34

He’s still one of the league’s best, but after injury and disappointment last season, LeBron’s veneer has been cracked. Can he corral this team into a contender and stave off Father Time for another season?

Kyle Kuzma, F, 6-9, 220, Utah, 24

Once he’s healthy, the Lakers need a leap from the third-year forward. He’ll bring value as another high-level scorer to support Davis and James, but he also needs to shoot and defend better.

JaVale McGee, C, 7-0, 270, Nevada, 31

One of the surprises of last season, McGee has turned around his career in L.A. He’s a rotation big man and relatively reliable starter with occasional big games.

* Zach Norvell Jr., G, 6-5, 205, Gonzaga, 21

The Lakers like what they’ve seen out of this natural scoring guard with some shake. There’s hope he could be the next grassroots success story of the G-League franchise.

Rajon Rondo, G, 6-1, 186, Kentucky, 33

His play has declined, but his veteran presence is still valued by coaches and teammates alike. He’ll have to channel some of that knowledge to younger players in the locker room.

* = two-way contract player: NBA teams may have up to two players under two-way contracts who will spend the bulk of the season playing in the NBA G League and no more than 45 days with their NBA team.

Kyle Goon covers the Lakers for the Southern California News Group. Before taking his talents to Los Angeles, he worked for The Salt Lake Tribune for eight years, covering everything from high school rodeo to the Utah Jazz. Gregg Popovich once baptized him by fire in a media scrum.

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